interim government
Bangladesh Interim Government’s 100-day Journey: Bridging immediate needs with long-term vision
Bangladesh’s interim government (IG) has taken critical steps towards stabilising the country and signalling a new direction.
How apprehension of AL's comeback is affecting the interim govt
It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.
Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness
The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.
Can Dr Yunus’s vision for youth leadership deliver change?
In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.
Civil admin runs slow as top tier still jittery
The interim government is struggling to restore normalcy at the top and local administration despite being in power for more than seven weeks, leaving the implementation of government policies and service delivery in a wishy-washy state.
Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora
There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.
Legitimate reforms, polls not possible without AL
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.
‘I’ll stand beside him, come what may’
Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has vowed to back the country’s interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus “come what may” to help it complete key reforms so that elections could be held within the next 18 months.
Dr Yunus: From pariah to leader
Dr Yunus's recent appointment as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government has led to an outpouring of support and renewed hope for a nation suffering years of tyranny.
Maqsoodul Haque fears ‘cultural collapse’, urges government to support cultural advancement
Maqsoodul Haque has been passionately urging the interim government to grant official recognition to band music and promote cultural growth in the country.
Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
Yunus to sit with all govt secretaries
Prof Muhammad Yunus will sit for a meeting with all secretaries of the government on Wednesday
The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility
Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.
It is time to reform the publishing sector
In the past regime, there was investment in books that only served a certain coterie, championing a certain narrative.
The interim government must not fail
We now have another opportunity to get things right and the challenge is to manage aspirations and expectations.
Dr Yunus’s address and the path forward
Must work together for democracy and reforms
Reforms needed in political parties and the electoral process in Bangladesh
The citizens of Bangladesh have been victims of a frustratingly underperforming democracy for quite a long time.
Raihan Rafi opens up about ‘Omimangshito’ release
The Bangladesh Film Censorship Board (BFCB) halted the screening of Raihan Rafi’s film "Omimangshito" on OTT platform iScreen, citing concerns that it was unsuitable for public viewing.
Let’s hold a three-point referendum
Realistically speaking, governing a nation of 170 million people living in densely populated cities without some kind of democracy (representativeness) is an impossible proposition.